BikeLogger Hardware Device

Why not just use a smartphone?

Short answer:
For the same reason smartphones are not yet used as block boxes in airplanes.
They are not reliable enough yet.

Long answer:
The MyAdventure team designed a custom tracking device called BikeLogger in order
to provide a 100% adventure-proof tracker for motorcycle trips in the toughest possible
conditions. When bikers ride on a long trip they progressively become worn down in terms
of physical and mental fitness. Usually by the end of the first week everyone gets out
of his comfort zone and gradually resorts to doing only what is important for his/her
survival and good mood. Being adventure riders ourselves we understand this very well
so we produced a device that functions completely autonomously and can withstand harsh
environments without any compromise in its functionality.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature

Smartphone

BikeLogger

GPS

1 - 5 Hz

10 Hz

Active GPS antenna

No

Yes
1

provides much better and faster signal, a lot less dependent on weather conditions

Motion sensors

Yes

low precision

Yes

high precision

Waterproof

No
2

except for specific smartphone models

Yes

Dustproof

No
2

except for specific smartphone models

Yes

Shatterproof

No
2

except for specific smartphone models

Yes

Power supply

Battery
3

rider must take care to keep it charged

Motorcycle electric system
4

BikeLogger is connected to the motorcycle electric system and is always active when bike is powered on, no need for any manual operations

Always-on

No
5

rider must take care to have his phone powered on, app started, GPS enabled, battery charged and ensure good visibility to the sky

Yes

Autonomous tracking

No
6

rider must have started a trip to have the smartphone tracking enabled

Yes
7

BikeLogger is always recording and could record for up to 2 years before having the data transferred

Notes:

Provides much better and faster signal, a lot less dependent on weather conditions.

Except for specific smartphone models.

Rider must take care to keep it charged.

BikeLogger is connected to the motorcycle electric system and is always active when bike is powered on, no need for any manual operations.

Rider must take care to have his phone powered on, app started, GPS enabled, battery charged and ensure good visibility to the sky.

Rider must have started a trip to have the smartphone tracking enabled.

BikeLogger is always recording and could record for up to 2 years before having the data transferred.

Which way to choose?

It really depends on your needs and plans.
MyAdventure recommends using a smartphone only for short trips and for testing the system.
For serious adventure trips we recommend using our BikeLogger device.

Pre-order the MyAdventure logger

We are finalizing the manufacturing process and tests of our hardware
logger. We've already been testing it for more than a year and
a half in various adventures throughout the World. You can pre-order
your unit immediately and the first 1000 loggers will be engraved
with your custom message. If you'd like to pre-order please fill
in the form below and get one step closer to sharing your
adventures with family, friends and fans.